Race for Hope DSM
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Des Moines, Iowa
- Price $25.00 - $40.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Race for Hope DSM on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, in beautiful Des Moines, Polk. This annual event, rooted in the courageous journey of local hero Nicolas Lovan, aims to raise funds and awareness for brain tumor research during Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Since its inception in 2013, Race for Hope DSM has grown from 600 participants to a vibrant community event that has raised over $400,000 for vital research initiatives.
Participants can look forward to exciting race distances that cater to all fitness levels, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and survivors to come together in support of a meaningful cause. Join us as we honor the memory of those we’ve lost, celebrate the bravery of survivors, and advocate for continued research into brain tumors. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special—together, we can make a difference!
Participants can look forward to exciting race distances that cater to all fitness levels, making it a perfect opportunity for families, friends, and survivors to come together in support of a meaningful cause. Join us as we honor the memory of those we’ve lost, celebrate the bravery of survivors, and advocate for continued research into brain tumors. Don’t miss this chance to be part of something special—together, we can make a difference!
Organiser's Description
Race for Hope DSM is an annual event inspired by 16-year- old Des Moines native, Nicolas Lovan. In November 2012, doctors diagnosed Nicolas with an inoperable brain tumor. Despite recently having brain surgery, Nicolas had an immediate desire to become an advocate. In May 2012, Nicolas and his mother attended the Washington, D.C. Race for Hope to raise funds for the National Brain Tumor Society and advocated for more research and funding by meeting with Congress at the White House Head to the Hill event.
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope inspired Nicolas to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with 600 participants and raised more than $25,000. Over the past ten years, Race for Hope DSM has raised more than $400,000 for brain tumor research. The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
The Washington, D.C. Race for Hope inspired Nicolas to host a similar event in Des Moines with the goal of becoming an annual event during Brain Tumor Awareness month in May to bring awareness to the cause, raise funds for research, bring the community together, pay tribute to those who have passed and celebrate survivors.
Race for Hope DSM launched in May 2013 with 600 participants and raised more than $25,000. Over the past ten years, Race for Hope DSM has raised more than $400,000 for brain tumor research. The all-volunteer staff prides itself in keeping costs as low as possible in order to maximize proceeds sent to brain tumor organizations.
Races
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Kid's Fun Run
Incl. Kids Fun Run T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$25.00
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Race for Hope DSM 2K
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$25.00
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Race for Hope DSM 5K
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$30.00
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Race for Hope DSM 10.1K
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$40.00
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Virtual Participant
Incl. Race for Hope DSM T-Shirt
$35.00
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